10 Sneakers You Can Get Away With Wearing Anywhere

TheÂ athleisure trendÂ is still going strong, and that means leggingsÂ and slouchy sweatshirtsÂ are as at home at the gym as they are on a girls' night out. And chic sportswear extends toÂ shoes, with bright, bold sneakers making their way into the mainstream. That's great news for your feet, as anyone who's ever stepped into a pair of heels knows (see ya, pinched toes). And sneakers are a huge improvement forÂ the rest of your body, too: sky-high heels can throw you off-balance, putting strain not just on your feet, but also your lumbar spine, hips, and knees.

We're not saying you should toss your stilettos for sneaks all the timeâathleisurewear may look a little out of place at, say, a formal wedding (though celebs like Kaley CuocoÂ and RihannaÂ did recently pair sneakers with gowns on the red carpet). ButÂ sporty streetwear may have a place at the bar, or even the office. Here are 10Â of our top picks for spring '16.

New York-based multimedia artist Baron Von Fancy lent his signature hand-lettered phrases to his collaboration with Vans. This pairÂ is at once eye-catching and versatile enough to go with everything in your wardrobe.

Yes, these shoes cost nearly $1,300. No, we can't afford them, either. But we are including them on this roundup to prove a point: If Christian Louboutinâthe French footwear designer known for sky-high, red-soledÂ stilettosâis getting in on the sneaker game, then they really are a fashion "do."